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Visit Irish Bloodstock Sales With ITM Maiden Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Qualifier) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £5446
  • 1m 7f 50y
  • Class 4
  • 18 runners
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Visit Irish Bloodstock Sales With ITM  Maiden Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Qualifier) (GBB)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 5

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Dual 1m4f Listed winner in France; however, his two British Flat runs last year were underwhelming and he ended up tailed off on hurdling debut at Chepstow having been weak in the market; good bit to prove now.
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2nd

3

17th Feb 2026

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

14:45 Newbury

Galashiels

11st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Very smart Flat form in 2024, including on soft ground; not as good now judged on his exploits for current yard, though ran encouragingly to be an 11l third (led 3f out) at Wincanton behind Saturday's Victor Ludorum runner-up Pourquoi Pas Papa; now has to build on that.

13/2

3rd

6

29th Jan 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:33 Wincanton

Galashiels

11st 6lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Dual 1m4f Listed winner in France; however, his two British Flat runs last year were underwhelming and he ended up tailed off on hurdling debut at Chepstow having been weak in the market; good bit to prove now.

6/1

13th

2

(4)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Goodwood

Galashiels

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Nicky Henderson

5-14 in France for Andre Fabre, with five seconds too and they included one in a Group 3 and one in a 1m6f Listed race (both on very soft); bought for 220,000gns in January, followed by a never-dangerous last of five in Listed race here (1m4f, soft) in June but he presumably needed that run.

20/1

Form: P64633

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Respectable form in Ireland on the Flat and over hurdles, though signed off for previous yard after three below-par runs over fences; again not at his best in two hurdle races for current trainer and continues to race keenly; did lose his front shoes last time.
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8th

3

(1)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Goodwood

Bright Legend

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Faye Bramley

Won 3yo maiden at the Curragh in 2023 but he hasn't run on the Flat for nearly two years and an ordinary strike-rate over hurdles in the meantime suggests he'll struggle off his current mark back at this game.

25/1

7th

4

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:38 Worcester

Bright Legend

11st 7lb

J: Jack O’Neill

T: Faye Bramley

1-19 over hurdles, the win gained from the front at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) in April; below that form when fifth of six in recent 2m Uttoxeter handicap, though, and others in this field have much more potential.

20/1

5th

3

26th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

15:12 Uttoxeter

Bright Legend

11st 7lb

J: Jack O’Neill

T: Faye Bramley

Only win in 18 runs over hurdles was in a maiden on penultimate start in April, that after finishing a well-held third in a 2m4f handicap; latest run at Punchestown three months ago is forgiven (tried a visor) but he's unconvincing against some of these.

9/2

Form: 6-05

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

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Poor pointer; ran okay to be fifth here two weeks ago (soft) but no more than that.
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3rd

2

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

15:08 Newton Abbot

Tobi Kanobee

11st 8lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Claire Hitch

Has failed to kick on sent handicapping, beating only one at Wincanton (2m4f) 22 days ago; needs to take a big step forward if he's to get off the mark at the seventh attempt.

14/1

11th

6

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

17:32 Wincanton

Tobi Kanobee

11st 7lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Claire Hitch

Displayed significant promise in two slow-ground maidens here (1m7f) in January and ran much better than eventual 60l defeat suggests on last month's handicap debut at Exeter (2m5f, heavy); not out of this if the much quicker surface suits.

16/1

Form: 8-777

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

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Doesn't look good enough to win a maiden and was well behind Aguellid at Hereford.
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1st

1

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

15:57 Stratford

Harbour Light

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Better when upped in trip for his two handicaps, winning by 7l over C&D (soft) last time; up 8lb but plenty to like after that smooth win.

5/6

1st

2

9th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

15:50 Stratford

Harbour Light

11st 9lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Modest in maiden/novice events (1m7f-2m) but better when stepping up in trip for handicap debut at Chepstow recently (2m4f, soft; runner-up, beaten nearly 10l); there's still time to brush up his jumping technique and, on pedigree, he should handle this extra yardage; chance.

7/2

2nd

3

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:20 Chepstow

Harbour Light

11st 11lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Showed only minor promise in three maiden/novice hurdles (1m7f-2m) in December/January but moves up in trip for this handicap debut and has plenty of scope for improvement.

5/1

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W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Showed a bit of ability in five Flat defeats (1m-1m6f) for David Simcock but was sold on for 4,000gns and he's been a long-while absent; tongue-tie fitted.
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3rd

1

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:20 Worcester

Lord Chamberlain

12st 1lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Dom Elsworth & Ryan Hatch

Fair winning 2m hurdler who wasn't discredited when fifth in 2m5f handicap at Market Rasen in May; much respected now going chasing.

8/1

5th

5

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

19:32 Market Rasen

Lord Chamberlain

11st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Dominic Elsworth

Displayed considerable improvement when winning easily by 12l on last month's handicap hurdle debut at Hereford (2m, good); managed only third under 7lb penalty here (2m2f, good) eight days later and is another 5lb higher today, but he moves up in trip again and remains of interest.

11/4

3rd

1

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

15:20 Market Rasen

Lord Chamberlain

12st 2lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Dominic Elsworth

Fair maiden on the Flat who greatly advanced his form on his handicap hurdle debut when scoring easily at Hereford (2m) eight days ago; major shout under a 7lb penalty.

Evs

Form: 656

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

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Mild promse in Ireland and never counted on stable/hurdle debut at Chepstow when 100-1.
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8th

12

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Warwick

Stone Cold

11st 3lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Matt Sheppard

Showed a bit more when beaten about 12l in a Chepstow maiden two weeks ago and a tongue-tie is added for this handicap debut; could take another step forward.

20/1

6th

7

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

13:40 Chepstow

Stone Cold

11st 7lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

Showed some ability in Irish bumpers last year (good/good to yielding) but soundly beaten at 100-1 in two hurdles for new stable this winter.

100/1

Form: 7

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
1m2f winner who left Rod Millman for 15,000gns; showed very little on his switch to hurdles at Taunton (150-1).
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5th

5

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Taunton

Forest Hills

10st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Carroll Gray

1m2f Flat winner who has yet to show anything of note over hurdles, including on handicap debut at Wincanton (1m7f, good) ten days ago; needs this step up in trip and the tongue-tie to spark considerable improvement.

25/1

6th

6

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:00 Wincanton

Forest Hills

10st 8lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Carroll Gray

1m2f Flat winner who has been completely tailed off in all three runs over hurdles; at least goes handicapping off a lowly mark and drying ground would help matters, so watch the weather.

25/1

Form: 4-32

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 118

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OUR TIP

Form: 6

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

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Low-grade Flat racer who was beaten a long way on recent hurdling debut at Taunton.
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6

6th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:12 Fontwell

Anthracite

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

His first effort of note when beaten just over 5l in a Wincanton handicap (1m7f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in which he rallied gamely after stumbling three out; now he's of interest.

5/1

3rd

5

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:00 Wincanton

Anthracite

10st 8lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Little worthwhile form under Flat or hurdle codes; 80-1 when well behind Victory Shout last time at Taunton; now tries cheekpieces.

33/1

8th

9

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

Anthracite

10st 7lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Modest in four Flat races (2023 and 2024) but, after a big layoff, no worthwhile form in three maiden hurdles this year; at least handicap hurdle debut should help and the market can guide again.

14/1

Form: 87

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form: 05

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Colt

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Fair Flat efforts included heavy-ground form but has regressed in that discipline and he's been tailed off at big prices in both races over hurdles.
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7th

10

6th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

17:42 Fontwell

Marhaba Million

10st 9lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Useful Flat winner so he's been disappointing over hurdles, though has finished within 10l of the winner in his last two handicaps (2m4f/3m); a visor replaces cheekpieces and this aid did nothing for him on the Flat.

20/1

4th

4

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

15:07 Taunton

Marhaba Million

10st 11lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Syd Hosie

A fair 1m4f Flat maiden for Owen Burrows; yet to show that level of form in this sphere but took a step forward when sixth of 12 in 2m4f Wincanton handicap 17 days ago; possibilities off a slipping mark.

8/1

6th

7

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

17:32 Wincanton

Marhaba Million

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Became disappointing on the Flat last year and has not shown much since switched to hurdling; pulled up when 40-1 for last month's handicap hurdle debut at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft); difficult to enthuse over.

33/1

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6 yo Gelding

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Form: 9

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form: 6

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form: P6

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

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Form: 7/7-P8

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Filly

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Has yet to show any signs of winning potential and can be readily dismissed.
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7th

7

10th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

16:30 Fontwell

Mistress Fox

11st 3lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Is gradually getting the hang of things over hurdles, running up to her best when runner-up here (2m5f, good) last month; should not be far away.

4/1

2nd

11

6th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

17:42 Fontwell

Mistress Fox

10st 7lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Some light at the end of the tunnel after a 13l defeat here in March (2m1f, good to soft) and this longer distance should suit as she's got a stout pedigree; quite interesting with that in mind.

16/1

4th

6

27th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

17:05 Fontwell

Mistress Fox

10st 8lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Has no obvious form claims; 50-1 for handicap debut last time and ran accordingly.

20/1

Form: 5

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

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Form: 222

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 120

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Payout
Exacta £7.30
Straight Forecast £6.35
Trifecta £43.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pourquoi Pas Papa

Daily Mail:

Aguellid

LAMBOURN:

Bright Legend

The Star:

Mossy Fen Coolio

RP RATINGS:

Pourquoi Pas Papa

TOPSPEED:

Pourquoi Pas Papa

POSTDATA:

Pourquoi Pas Papa

The Times:

Pourquoi Pas Papa

Telegraph:

Pourquoi Pas Papa

The Guardian:

Pourquoi Pas Papa

Daily Mirror:

Pourquoi Pas Papa

Daily Record:

Pourquoi Pas Papa

D Express:

Aguellid

The Sun:

Bright Legend